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No trains between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield from Sunday 27 December to Sunday 3 January 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 27 December 2026 to Sunday 03 January 2027

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Train operators affected

  • Greater Anglia
  • Elizabeth line

Route(s) affected

Elizabeth line to / from / via London Liverpool Street

Greater Anglia to / from London Liverpool Street

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Stratford (London) and Shenfield, closing all lines.

No trains will run between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield.

Elizabeth line:

It is not yet known how Elizabeth line will be affected by this work.

Greater Anglia:

Sunday 27 December to Friday 1 January:

Replacement buses will run between:

  • Newbury Park (London Underground) and Shenfield

  • Newbury Park (London Underground) and Ingatestone

You can use your ticket at no extra cost between London Liverpool Street / Stratford (London) and Newbury Park.

Trains will continue to run between Shenfield and Southend Victoria / Clacton-on-Sea / Ipswich / Norwich.

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 January:

It is not yet known how Greater Anglia will be affected by this engineering work.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Greater Anglia on or before Friday 1 January, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

If you are travelling with Elizabeth line or Greater Anglia on Saturday 2 or Sunday 3 January, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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